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The Year Where 4Chan Won
Description: 2016 was a game-changer – not just for politics, but for the internet. In The Year Where 4Chan Won, we dive into how a new wave of online culture led by 4Chan, Reddit, and alt-right communities took political campaigning by storm. Meme culture became a weapon, with platforms like Infowars and influencers riding a viral wave of internet "meme wars" that helped shape the U.S. election.
Through iconic symbols like Pepe the Frog and countless online campaigns, these digital communities influenced everything from media narratives to voter perspectives. As we break down the key events, you'll see how the internet blurred the lines between reality and meme, and how a movement that started as "just jokes" became a force that redefined modern politics.
Join us as we explore:
The rise of meme culture as a tool for mobilization
Infowars' unexpected role in amplifying alt-right memes
How Pepe the Frog became a symbol of white nationalism
The digital meme war that reshaped political engagement
What Trump’s victory meant for internet culture and beyond
Watch till the end to see how memes have changed the way we understand politics – and how they might shape the future.
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